Constitutional Amendments: From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning
Constitutional Amendments: From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning 3 Volume Set
Covering each of the 27 amendments, this 3-vol.
resource provides the history and social context of the amendment
process. The introduction includes a general essay on the Constitution
and adopting new amendments, followed by chapters highlighting each
amendment. Entries range in length from 10 to 15 pages and begin with
the full text of the amendment, followed by an essay on the social and
political climate that gave rise to its proposal. Also included is an
overview of the unratified amendments, with an emphasis on issues that
affect today's society and demonstrate the current applicability of the
amendment. Significant issues, events, figures, movements and
judicial/legislative actions in the history of the amendment are also
covered chronologically. Features include 150 illustrations, sidebars,
a glossary, source for further study, and index.